Description

A spark of curiosity, a web of small-town secrets, and a family rise to the challenge that only true friends can meet. The Carter girls step into a world of gentle peril and clever sleuthing that feels both timeless and freshly alive. In this restored edition, Nell Speed invites readers into early twentieth-century America, where domestic mystery themes unfold within a close-knit New England setting. It's a vivid example of children's mystery fiction and juvenile detective fiction that treats intrigue with warmth, wit, and social nuance, making it an enduring classroom reading choice for young minds exploring logic, courage, and cooperation. The story's charm rests in its lucid, people-centered focus: curiosity bubbling in everyday life, the sly humour of siblings, and a steady, fair investigation that rewards careful observation over flashy tricks. It sits comfortably among classic juvenile mysteries and public domain children's fiction, offering a window into a quieter era without losing modern accessibility. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is more than a reprint-it is restored for today's and future generations. It stands as a collector's item and a cultural treasure, preserved with care for readers who treasure the art of well-crafted mystery, the flavour of early twentieth-century New England, and the joy of discovering a well-kept secret alongside capable, resourceful young investigators.